When you are in an undesirable situation, it's probably more "you" than you think it is. One of the books that I've been trying to finish is Carol Dweck's Mindset . In it, Dr. Dweck introduces you to two fundamental mindsets - growth and fixed. In a fixed mindset, you believe that "your qualities are carved in stone...[it] creates a sense of urgency to prove yourself over and over..." Having a fixed mindset prevents you from taking on new challenges for fear of failure or looking bad. Having a fixed mindset makes it easy to blame your environment and things around you when things go wrong. A fixed mindset also draws you toward tasks and projects that you know you'll accomplish more easily-- all because in the past you were probably told that being able to pick things up quickly is what makes your smart. The growth mindset is "based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your...
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